Glacé Kea Plums, 170g

Delightfully tart with a sour burst of cherry, our bite-size Glacé Kea Plums are the perfect balance of the fruity sweetness and natural acidity. Harvested at the end of the summer season, each Kea Plum is prepared and frozen until ready to glacé. The fruits are placed in a warm room to facilitate water evaporation whilst the candying master steadily enhances them with sugar, a process spanning a whopping total of 15 days.

Originally carried by Portuguese sailors as a protection against scurvy, Kea Plums washed up on the shores of the River Fal in the 1730s. The plums seeded in the fertile soils on the riverbanks and formed small orchards. This unique plum variety has since died out in Portugal and can now only be found sheltered in the heart of Cornwall – off the Fal Estuary on the Tregothnan estate.

The jewel of any party platter, these tiny ruby red delights are the perfect pairing for any cheeseboard. Alternatively, enjoy as a side to a chocolate mousse, pair with freshly cracked walnuts or nibble alongside a cup our
Assam Tea for a mid-afternoon pick me up.

Suitable for vegetarians.

Weight: 170g